A damn nice-looking olive green Windstopper fleece jacket of the Austrian armed forces, Bundesheer. Comes with a high collar and a membrane designed to protect from wind and rain. Fits this strange modern weather like a fist in the eye, as we say in peace-loving Finland. Despite what the pictures show, these are mostly unissued!
Our customers who have served in the Austrian armed forces have told us these are the most commonly "misplaced" articles in the Bundesheer. That's who popular these are among demanding soldiers and we can't think of any better sales arguments!
- Thick fleece jacket with a windproof and breathable membrane
- Drawcord-adjustable waist
- Reinforcements on the shoulder and elbows
- Two zippered front pockets and one inside breast pocket
- Full length two-way front zipper
- Very high collar
- Thumbholes on the sleeves
- Side zippers for ventilation under the armpit
- Velcro slots for the name and rank patches.
Materials and care
The fleece is made of 100% polyester, and the reinforcement 50% polyester and 50% cotton. Some of the jackets have a PTFE membrane and some PU membrane. Machine-washable in 40 degrees Celsius (104 F).
Sizing
If you are into the skin-hugging design and don’t use the thumb holes, you can take one size smaller.
The model in the pictures is 175 cm (5’9") tall, with a 98 cm (38.6") chest and 86 cm (33.9") waist. He is wearing the size Medium Regular jacket.
These are made in various widths and lengths. The Austrian Bundesheer size is in the brackets with regular numbers for the width and Roman numerals for the length.
The size conversions and recommendations are based on our measuring work, customer feedback, and naturally wearing these ourselves. Don't get hung up on the numbers, though: surplus clothes often have variation.
Pay attention! The numbers are recommended body measurements, not garment measur
| Width Size | Bundesheer Size | Chest (cm) | Chest (inches) | Men's EU Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2X-Small | 72-76 | 76 cm | 30" | EU 38 |
| X-Small | 80-84 | 84 cm | 33" | EU 42 |
| Small | 88-92 | 92 cm | 36" | EU 46 |
| Medium | 96-100 | 100 cm | 39.5" | EU 50 |
| Large | 104-108 | 108 cm | 42.5" | EU 54 |
| X-Large | 112-116 | 116 cm | 45.5" | EU 58 |
| 2X-Large | 120-124 | 124 cm | 49" | EU 62 |
| 3X-Large | 128-132 | 132 cm | 52" | EU 66 |
| Length Size | Bundesheer Size | User Height (cm) | User Height (ft / in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short | I-II | 171 cm | 5' 7" |
| Regular | III-IV | 179 cm | 5' 10" |
| Long | V-VI | 187 cm | 6' 1" |
| X-Long | VII-VIII | 195 cm | 6' 4" |
Availability of special sizes
The range of sizes is very large and people with less common proportions may get lucky with these. Understand, that the average height and width are still the most common sizes we get. So anything is possible but we make no promises.
We strongly advise requesting an e-mail notification in case your size is out of stock. It may be a bit of a long shot but certainly improves your odds!
Condition
Genuine Austrian military surplus in excellent or even unissued condition! This is a damn fine deal which you should grab immediately.
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